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Kalu Writes President Tinubu On Urgent Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Vows To Organize Demonstrations In Diaspora

Kalu Writes President Tinubu On Urgent Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Vows To Organize Demonstrations In Diaspora

To:The President and Commander-in-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja Subject: An Urgent Plea for the Immediate Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Your Excellency, I hope this message finds you well. I am Chief Dr. Emeka Kalu, and I respectfully wish to bring to your attention the ongoing and indefinite detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). It is widely known that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has never been convicted of any violent crime or an act that involved taking human life. While his statements may sometimes be controversial, they have…
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Chief Bourdex Ogba Pens Down Touching Tribute To Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Chief Bourdex Ogba Pens Down Touching Tribute To Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has passed away at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death in a statement titled "Glorious Transition," announcing that he passed on to glory on October 6, 2025. Chief Bourdex Ogba has penned a touching tribute to Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, describing him as a warrior who fought the good fight, a man whose words carried thunder and whose faith moved mountains. Here's the full tribute "A Flame Returns to Light In Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai (1945–2025) The trumpet has…
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Dr. Emeka Kalu Appeals To Gov. Otti For Urgent Attention To Bende Electricity Restoration

Dr. Emeka Kalu Appeals To Gov. Otti For Urgent Attention To Bende Electricity Restoration

Your Excellency, APPEAL FOR RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTER/TOWN With utmost respect and a deep appreciation, I write to extend the warm regards of the good people of Bende town in Bende Local Government Area and to commend Your Excellency for the remarkable developmental strides your administration has continued to record across Abia State. Your visionary leadership, people-centred governance, and unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal have renewed hope for Ndi Abia. Your Excellency, I humbly wish to bring to your kind attention the lingering challenge of power outage in Bende local government headquarters/Town, which has persisted for…
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Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

Dr. Kalu Urges Southeast Voters to Take Action as Voter Registration Hits 6.8 Million Nationwide

A Strong Start to Shaping Nigeria's Future Over 6.8 million Nigerians have registered for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Women account for 52.23% (3,581,562), while men make up 47.77% (3,275,417). Youths aged 18-34 represent 4,689,263 of the registrants, students comprise 1,728,384, and persons with disabilities number 154,479. The completed online pre-registrations total 658,766, alongside 557,282 physical registrations. In light of this positive development, E.C.K. Foundation President, Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, is urging Southeast voters, especially those in Abia North and Abia State, to take the ongoing INEC voter registration exercise seriously. In a statement, Dr Kalu emphasised that voting is…
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IF I WERE MINISTER DAVE UMAHI: Understanding the Meaning of ‘Professor in Practice’

IF I WERE MINISTER DAVE UMAHI: Understanding the Meaning of ‘Professor in Practice’

By BARRISTER IKENNA EMMANUEL -8TH October 2025 When Rufai Useni of Arise TV asked the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, a straightforward professional question about road construction and measurements, the interview suddenly turned dramatic. Rufai, known for his sharp and detailed questions, merely sought clarification on the cost per kilometre of the ongoing Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway Project — a fair and professional question any engineer or project manager should comfortably address. Instead, Umahi raised his voice and declared: “I am a Professor in practice!” That moment went viral. Nigerians flooded social media, laughing and mocking him. Many sneered:…
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